There are 42 hospice care locations in Puerto Rico that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for Puerto Rico
The following are some important points of focus for Puerto Rico. The older the average age, the more hospice is needed per capita. The other two points aim to bring into focus common hospice needs and/or specific things that state does better than average.
- Senior Population (65+ years): 21.0%
- Common Hospice Conditions: Chronic conditions prevalent in senior population.
- Care Services: Limited access in rural areas, with some services concentrated in urban centers.